Mobile coronavirus testing site to open at Doxford International Business Park – here is who is eligible and how to book a slot
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Sunderland City Council have confirmed that a mobile coronavirus testing site will be set up at Doxford International Business Park from tomorrow.
The site, which is going to be based in Azure Court, will be open to essential workers and their families who are showing symptoms of the illness.
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Hide AdThe mobile testing site will open on Wednesday, June 24 and Thursday, June 25.
Essential workers and members of their household with coronavirus symptoms are eligible for a Covid-19 test which can be booked online in advance.
Those who are eligible to be tested must book one online as those who just turn up will not be tested.
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Hide AdCoronavirus symptoms are: a high temperature; a new, continuous cough; a loss of or change to your sense of smell or taste.
The test involves taking a swab of the inside of your nose and the back of your throat, using a long cotton bud, which can be done by the person themselves (self-administered) or by someone else (assisted).
This test can tell if you have coronavirus at the time the swab sample is taken.
Those who meet the eligibility criteria can book an appointment via the Government website at https://www.gov.uk/apply-coronavirus-test.